crazee01

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Do I have a "balance" problem?
Wow. I didn't expect this post to engender so many responses. I don't have the problem with headphone listening, so I'm going to rule out a hearing deficiency. My room does have two completely different materials in the side walls -- left (facing ... 
Do I have a "balance" problem?
Thanks Thaluza. My speakers have not been placed with such precise measurements. I will pick up a laser measure and see what I can do. 
Do I have a "balance" problem?
Thanks to all for your responses. I have checked everything up to the amp connection, but will now check amp, speaker cables and speakers themselves, including placement. The hearing loss possibility is depressing, but I will enlist my kids to lis... 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Again, thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experience. I ordered a Jarvi CD (Symphonies 3 and 8) from Amazon and will go from there. 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Brownsfan, in response, let me explain that I've been a life-long music lover, but growing up I came from the jazz, R&B side of music. When I entered the workforce in the mid-80's, my company sublet office space to a division of Polydor record... 
Beethoven Symphonies - best perf + sonics on CD
Thanks for your responses. Glad to see there's some consensus.Regarding Zd's request for an equipment list:VPI Scoutmaster/Signature arm/Super Platter/SDS/Lyra KleosEAR 834P phono stage (with Singerman mods.)Audible Illusions L2B line stageLector ... 
How to get
Thanks again for your responses. You've all provided some good ideas for me to think about and implement. I like the tonal qualities of the Linn speakers, so perhaps the first thing I'll try is adding a small powered sub. 
Best sounding Beethoven symphony LPs
Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond -- much appreciated. There's a lot of good information here and I'm sure I'll have fun finding and listening to your recommendations. 
VPI HW 19 - replacing springs with pucks or cones
Thanks to all who have responded so far. Based on Mark's response, I contacted VPI's on line help. Apparently they stopped selling pucks. The answer I received was that customers have reported that cut-up portions of the styrofoam "Noodle" pool to...